If it's steel, it will eventually rust to some extent. If there was paint, I'd at least get some Rustoleum (clear) on it. You could plate it, assuming it's off the piano. Paul McCloud Sandy Ego ----- Original Message ----- From: "Noah Frere" <noahfrere at gmail.com> To: pianotech at ptg.org Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2012 12:27:38 PM Subject: [pianotech] Pressure Bar Hello! I sanded off the paint from a pressure bar (in case that's not the right word) on an upright (the curved flattish piece that holds down the strings just above the upper termination point). It is now very attractive, bright steel. However, will it tarnish quicker if I don't finish it with lacquer or something before I restring?
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